center console Acura TSX 2009 Owner's Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .70
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .109
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .110
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Turn Signals and Headlights .111
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .113
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Daytime Running Lights .114
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Fog Lights .115
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Instrument Panel Brightness .115
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Hazard Warning Button .117
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Rear Window Def ogger .117
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .118
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Keys and Locks .119
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Immobilizer System .121
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Ignition Switch .122
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Door Locks .124
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Childproof Door Locks .125
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Remote Transmitter .126
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Trunk .130
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Trunk Main Switch .131
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Emergency Trunk Opener .132 ...............................................
Seats .134
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Power Seat Adjustments .134
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .135
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Head Restraints .135
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Folding the Rear Seats .138
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Seat Heaters .141
Driving Position Memory
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System .142
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Mirrors .145
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .145
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Power Mirror Heaters .146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .151
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Parking Brake .153
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Interior Convenience Items .154
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Beverage Holders .155
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Accessory Power Sockets .156
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Console Compartment .156
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Glove Box .157
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Sunglasses Holder .158
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Sun Visors .159
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Vanity Mirror .159
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Driver’s Pocket .159
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Center Pockets .160
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Coat Hook .160
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Interior Lights .161
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to the desired position while
pulling up the release lever. Release
the lever to lock it in position where
youwantittostop.The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.
A beverage holder is located in the
armrest.
Seats
Armrest
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Front
Rear
LEVER
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Interior Convenience Items
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GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDER in
REAR SEAT ARMREST AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
COAT HOOK
SUN VISOR
VANITY MIRROR
FRONT DOOR
POCKET DRIVER’S
POCKET
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET SUNGLASSES HOLDER
CENTER POCKET
CENTER POCKET
CARGO HOOKS
SIDE POCKET
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
: If equipped BEVERAGE HOLDER
in REAR DOOR
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To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lif t the
armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.
Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects getting into the
socket.
Your vehicle has two accessory
power sockets; one is at the f ront of
the center console and the other is in
the console compartment.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Interior Convenience Items
Console Compartment
A ccessory Power Sockets
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
LEVER
FRONT
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When the USB device is connected
andtheUSBmodeisselectedonthe
audio system, the USB indicator is
showninthecenterdisplay.Italso
shows the f older and f ile numbers.
Pressing the AUDIO button displays
the f older and f ile names, and the
elapsed time in the navigation screen.
Unclip the USB connector by
pivoting it, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment. Connect the USB f lash memory
device to the USB adapter cable
correctly and securely.
2.
1.Connect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
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USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Trunk, including the rear seats
when f olded down
Center and side pockets
Console compartment Driver’s pocket
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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TRUNK CENTER POCKETS
DOOR POCKETS
SEAT-BACK
POCKETS GLOVE BOX
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
DRIVER’S
POCKET
SIDE POCKET
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